Simon schuster ltd jan 2026 (39 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE BESTSELLING AND HILARIOUSLY FUNNY SERIES FOR KIDS, TOLD ENTIRELY IN THE FORM OF A GROUP CHAT, FROM AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR AND COMEDY WRITER, EMILY-JANE CLARK.Welcome back to the Cringe Club! It's Kennedy's first day back at Hellington High after half term and things seem to be going . . . well! Even her arch enemy, Harmony Bliss, is being NICE! Meanwhile, Devon is collecting cringes like trophies thanks to his highly embarrassing parents and Liv is having major boy trouble.Unfortunately, Kennedy's good luck soon turns: she earns herself a new nickname, things between her new friend group are not going smoothly and she has to go on a school trip to a theme park when she's TERRIFIED of heights. To top it all off, The Mother has made them go vegetarian (aka STARVE TO DEATH). Things couldn't get any CRINGIER.- Features themes of fitting in, friendship fallouts, bullying and sisterhood- For readers 8+ with illustrations throughout- Perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks and Dork DiariesReaders LOVE the Cringe Club:- 'Cringe Club is ideal for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid [and] Dork Diaries'- 'The perfect book for reluctant teens'- 'Books like this make reading a joy'- 'I struggle to get my teen to read books so it was wonderful to see her enjoying this one so much'- 'Hilarious and perfect for tweens'- 'This book has got my very reluctant reader to not only pick up a book, but devour it with a passion'\*Emily-Jane Clark won the BASH award and the Fantastic Book Award with her debut.\*\*Cringe Club 3 was the #1 bestselling new release in the children's fiction TCM chart w/c 12/07/2026.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'It's fun, silly and, in this National Year of Reading, precisely the kind of gateway entertainment that will show a six-year-old that books can give you a good time [.] Consider the daftest story of the new year successfully delivered.' - The Times, Children's Book of the Week'A laugh-out-loud, highly illustrated interstellar caper' - The GuardianTHE FIRST IN A HIGH-ENERGY, HILARIOUS AND HIGHLY-ILLUSTRATED YOUNG-FICTION SERIES FROM AWARD-WINNING\* AUTHOR (AND EVERYDAY POSTMAN) BEN DAVIS, PERFECT FOR FANS OF BUNNY VS MONKEY.Postman Planet has a big secret. ¿LOOK AWAY NOW IF YOU CAN'T KEEP SECRETS. ¿Although he PRETENDS to be the best postman in the Universe, he's actually only nine.Anyway, he's on a mission to make an essential delivery to the Planet of Fluffy Unicorns: an inflatable planet that is, as we speak, deflating. It's up to Postman Planet and his ANNOYING new assistant Stamp, who is part-robot part-dog, to save the day.¿- Laugh-out-loud funny, short chapters and full of illustrations- Great for readers aged 6+ and reluctant readers- With themes of friendship, sharing and teamwork¿Praise for Postman Planet- 'The silliest book you'll read all year' - Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good- 'A wild and hilarious ride' - Phil Earle, author of When the Sky Falls- 'I laughed so hard I nearly lost orbit!' - Jenny Pearson, author of The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates- 'Ben is one of the funniest voices in children's fiction' - Emily-Jane Clark, author of Cringe Club- 'First Class fun and frolics' - Emer Stamp, author of the Diary of Pig series\*Ben Davis has won multiple awards, including the Sheffield, Derbyshire and Warwickshire Children's Book Awards. Sheikh, Yasmin (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Journey to the very edgeof the world in the second title in this INCREDIBLE fantasy adventure series.Perfect for fans ofSkandarand Philip Pullman¿As Oswin starts his third year in Tundra at the school for Ice Apprentices, the monsters have returned. His new spellbook could help fend them off, if he can just keep his magic under control. With the deadly Teeth That Snatch marching towards Tundra and an old adversary brewing civil war, it could mean the end for Tundra, if Oswin can't face up to what he is . . .'An extraordinary fantasy debut' A. F. Steadman on Ice Apprentices'North's writing has verve!'The Observer'A page-turning fantasy adventurein a world of ice, dangerous beasts and magic. 'Love Reading, debut of the month.Praise forIce Apprentices:'An enchanting debut, sparkling with adventure and magic.' Natasha Hastings, author of The Miraculous Sweetmakers'Spine-tingling monsters, unlikely friendships and a hero to root for from page one. North's debut is bursting with adventure and vivid characterisation.' Fran Gibbons, author of A Clock of Stars'Take me to Tundra! Jacob North has created a sparkling triumph of a world, with a hero readers will want to be best friends with. I loved it.' Rachel Morrisroe, author of Felix and the Future Agency'I loved the Ice Apprentices -it's a thrilling adventure. The cast of characters leap off the page and pull you into a world rich in magic, monsters and the ever-present threat of the icy world they inhabit. Oswin is brave, curious and seeks to uncover the mysteries of his own past and the skills he has been born with. Such an exciting novel!'Nazima Pathan, author of Dream Hunters¿'It has all the ingredients of a perfect middle grade fantasy - epic magic, brilliant monsters and a completely unforgettable new hero. Jacob's a really exciting new writer and as soon as I finished the book I wanted to read more.' Zohra Nabi, author of The Kingdom over the Sea'Chills and thrills in this fantasy epic that brims with frosty magic! We're in great hands with Oswin: fantasy's most exciting new hero.' Alex Foulkes, author of Rules for Vampires.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - AN ADORABLE AND SOOTHING STORY TO GENTLY ENCOURAGE THE BEDTIME WIND-DOWN FROM TWO PICTURE BOOK SUPERSTARS!¿It's bedtime for Little Digger and friends as the sun sets and the stars start to twinkle. As all the other vehicles make their way home, Little Digger isn't ready to finish work just yet, but even little diggers need to rest so that they can get up bright and early and do their very busy best A calming, perfectly pitched text by author Smriti Halls, is delightfully complemented by Sue Hendra's (co-creator of blockbuster series Supertato) charming, fun-filled illustrations. First in a new bedtime series from two picture book superstars!- Soothing, rhythmic text centred on a childhood favourite to encourage little ones to go to sleep.- Fun and appealing illustrations whose colours gradually blend to night-time.- The last picture book you'll need before they go to sleep!Selected titles by Smriti Halls (illustrated by Steve Small):I'm Sticking with YouI'm Sticking with You TooLet's Stick TogetherTiny Tiger says Why Can't I Selected titles by Sue Hendra (co-created with Paul Linnet):SupertatoSupertato: Night of the Living VegSupertato: Happy Birthday, Nitwit!Barry the Fish with FingersNorman the Slug with the Silly ShellNo-Bot the Robot with No Bottom¿.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From bestselling author-illustrator Tom Percival comes a poignant picture book that encourages us to take notice of all the wondrous little things that happen to us each day.¿Daniel is having a terrible day. From the rain that tumbles down from the dark, grey skies to the puddles that soak his shoes, Daniel's convinced that nothing will lift his mood. But everything changes when he hears the sweet, delicate sound of music, barely audible beneath the rain. Perhaps, if he looks carefully enough, Daniel might find that there are moments of joy and wonder that can brighten even the darkest of days . . .¿Also available:The Sea SawThe InvisibleThe RiverThe Bridges.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Twilight meets Shatter Me in a mystical new YA paranormal romance series - vampires are BACK. All seventeen-year-old Dusty wants is to escape into books and the wilderness that surrounds her mountain home. What she doesn't know is that there's something waiting for her in the shadows of the forest. One morning, Dusty wakes up with dirt on her feet. Then she realises that her body and senses are changing. And after a chance encounter with quiet and mysterious Will, she feels an attraction unlike anything she's experienced before. As a powerful attraction develops to the quiet and mysterious Will, it isn't only romance making her heart beat faster - it's a thirst . . . But Dusty isn't the only person experiencing strange events in Black River. Darker forces are at play, and Dusty must uncover the mystery - or risk losing everything and everyone she loves.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Fall head over broomstick in love with this swoon-worthy, witchy romantic fantasy sequel, perfect for fans of Twin Crowns, Divine Rivals and Stephanie Garber.For the Kingdom. For the magic. And for love . . .Aurelia Wycherley has found someone to tether her magic to - her enigmatic former enemy, Jules Nightly. Now, they are heading off to coven college to learn advanced magic. But they are also on a secret mission: to discover the Lost Quarter of the college, create their own coven of twelve and try to discover a way to bring back the Old Magic.When malevolent magic interrupts their first night at college, Aurelia and Jules discover that Jonathan and his coven of untethered witches has escaped and now they are after her magic, curse and all.Can they save the magic and the world - or will Aurelia lose her magic for good Prepare for balls, late¿night study groups, hidden mysteries, a heist, the return of old foes, and a lot more kissing!Praise for The Wycherleys'From the first perfect line, The Wycherleys had me hooked. It's the perfect swoon-worthy fantasy-romance featuring everything I love: wonderfully drawn characters to fall and root for, an alternate history with ballgowns and broomsticks, curses, magic with a clever twist, and a world I'd love to visit.' Dominique Valente, author of the Starfell series'A fun, tense, enemies-to-lovers romance with magic and plenty of secrets. Nothing is as it seems. It had me gripped from the first page.' Zeena Gosrani, author of This Dark Heart'I am utterly captivated by this addictive and swoony fantasy romance! Aurelia is brave, bold and wears her curse proudly. Jules is Mr Darcy for a new generation. They set the standard for courtship. If you're not committing felonies together, is it love ' Rosie Talbot, author of Sixteen Souls.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'This terrific debut from a former lawyer announces the arrival of a formidable new talent' DAILY MAIL'A gripping page-turner and a loving exploration of what it really means to forgive' MARY BETH KEANE'Penitence, riveting as a thriller, is a wise and profound novel' CLAIRE MESSUDAre you more than the worst thing you have ever done, or are some things too terrible to forgive When teenager Nora Sheehan fatally shoots her brother Nico in their family home one evening, her parents' lives are left shattered. Nico had been diagnosed with a terminal illness - was what Nora did an act of mercy, or something far darker And what will happen to her now, alone in a juvenile detention centre awaiting trial, unable or unwilling to speak Out of their depth, Angie and David Sheehan turn to local lawyer Martine Dumont for help. Martine isn't just legal counsel - she's also the mother of Angie's first love Julian, now a high-powered New York defence attorney who returns to their rural Colorado hometown to assist with the case.But Julian's arrival stirs up secrets buried in his and Angie's past - mistakes with far-reaching and damaging consequences. And as the verdict that will decide Nora's fate looms, the two families find themselves confronted with the same heart-wrenching questions: what will they will fight to hold on to, and what must they be prepared to let go Riveting and poignant, Penitence is an unforgettable story of love, grief, guilt and forgiveness that establishes Kristin Koval as a must-read author for fans ofCeleste Ng, Mary Beth Keane, Jodi Picoult and Ann Patchett.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - ONCE UPON A TIME LIKE YOU'VE NEVER READ IT BEFORE.DI Lyla Rondell is on the case of a lifetime. Tasked with investigating a series of perplexing deaths, the only lead she has is that each appears to be based on a different classic fairy tale. Far from the stuff of bedtime stories, the press is having a field day with what they have named the Grimm Ripper Murders.But as the bodies stack up, Lyla's whole world is about to flip on its head. Because the killer's bloody trail stretches deep into her own origin story, and when she discovers the truth, nothing will ever be the same again.Faced with the fact that everything she knows is fiction, Lyla will have to take a little creative license of her own if she's going to turn the final page on the killings.'An exquisite puzzle of a crime thriller, it revels in the shadows, as reality is savagely entwined with the very roots of storytelling itself. Prepare to be spellbound because A. K. Benedict is a master of this darkest art' JANICE HALLETT'A clever, clever, thoroughly meta, extraordinarily enjoyable modern fairy-tale with layer after layer of intrigue and a breathless pace, I loved it, especially the delicious happy ever after' ANDREA MARA'Hugely inventive and mind-bendingly clever' CLAIRE McGOWAN'A fairytale trickster of a book, witty, sly and wickedly clever; it gripped me from first page to last.This is the thriller you'd get if Angela Carter kidnapped Stephen King and made him write with toadstool ink' KIT WHITFIELD'Some passages read like Agatha Christie, some like Angela Carter- but all of it is written with the smoothness and intelligence that is AK Benedict's signature style. With charm and chills often on the same page, this is a serpentine novel that refuses to give up its secrets until it's good and ready' CHARLOTTE BOND.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE GRIPPING NEW THRILLER FROM THE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OFBETTER THE BLOODAND RETURN TO BLOOD.In the depths of the bleak New Zealand winter comes the rising of Matariki - a sacred constellation in M¿ori culture, heralding a time of new beginnings. For former Detective Senior Sergeant Hana Westerman, life is good: her work in her hometown of T¿t¿ Bay is going well, the community is thriving, and her daughter Addison is getting engaged.But this Matariki brings unwelcome change. When Hana's ex-husband Jaye walks into an Auckland liquor store and directly across the path of a gunman, their family's hard-won peace is shattered.With the stakes at their highest, Hana finds herself picking up a path she thought she'd never return to. Desperate for answers, she rejoins the police to help scour the city for the unidentified shooter. But as the investigation progresses, she finds herself unprepared for the darkness of the world she is entering.A darkness much closer to home than she knows.'Marries a crash course in M¿ori culture with a gripping mystery. The good news is that Westerman will be back' THE TIMES, Best Crime & Thrillers of 2025'Cogently plotted and well-written, this novel brings a new perspective to M¿ori culture' BELFAST TELEGRAPH'With Australian thrillers doing well right now, New Zealand's hot on their heels'PETERBOROUGH TELEGRAPH.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Combiningvivid storytellingwiththoughtful reflections.A Second Actcalls to something deep inside me, inside all of us, not to let the wonder of being alive pass us by' Dr Kathryn Mannix, author and palliative care doctor'Dramatic and heart-warming'The TimesDr Matt Morgan has met hundreds of people who've come back from the dead. They're people like Ed, who had been hit by a bolt of lightning -enough volts to power a city for a day - and survived after receiving life-saving CPR.In this beautiful and life-affirming book, Morgan introduces us to patients who've experienced hypothermia, overdoses, heart attacks and transplants to see how their lives have been transformed by the second chances they've been given. He shares the important lessons they've learned, along with his own realisations about life and how to make the most of it.A Second Act is a powerful call to seize every opportunity and live life to the full.'Morgan is a thoughtful and sensitive writer. [it] contains a lot of wisdom' New Statesman.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'What a journey to wisdom . a must read' - Robert Downey JrThe gripping and inspiring story of acclaimed actor Jeremy Renner's near-fatal accident, and what he learned about inner strength, endurance and hope as he overcame insurmountable odds to recover, one breath at a time. Two-time Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner was the second most googled person in 2023 and not for his impressive filmography. His searing portrayals on film ranged from an Iraq-based army bomb technician inThe Hurt Lockerand a Boston bank robber inThe Townto a crooked Camden mayor inAmerican Hustlebefore he became heir to the Jason Bourne franchise (The Bourne Legacy). Amongst other iconic roles, he also captured hearts as fan-favorite comic book marksman Hawkeye in seven Marvel films. Yet, his otherworldly success on-screen faded to the periphery when a fourteen-thousand-pound snowplow crushed him on New Year's Day 2023. Somehow able to keep breathing for more than half an hour, he was subsequently rushed to the ICU, after which he would face multiple surgeries and months of painful rehabilitation. In this debut memoir, Jeremy writes in blistering detail about his accident and the aftermath. This retelling is not merely a gruesome account of what happened to him; it's a call to action and a forged companionship between reader and author as Jeremy recounts his recovery journey and reflects on the impact of his suffering. Ultimately, Jeremy's memoir is a testament to the human spirit and its capacity to endure, evolve, and find purpose in the face of unimaginable adversity. His writing captures the essence of profound transformation, exploring the delicate interplay between vulnerability and strength, despair and hope, redemption and renewal.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'An empowering guide which uses science, personal experience and women's stories to show that midlife isn't decline but a bold turning point toward a magnificent future' Davina McCallForget everything you know about midlife. For too long, women have been led to believe that it's a time of decline. On the contrary, it is a time of transformation and re-formation; a turning point when we can move towards a bigger and more magnificent future.Kate Muir is here to help you navigate this complex and wildly exciting time. As a writer, filmmaker and women's health campaigner, she has produced two groundbreaking Channel 4 documentaries on the menopause that ignited a massive conversation in the UK. She is passionate about demystifying this key point in women's lives.Kate draws upon scientific research, personal experience and the courageous and humorous stories of women to arm you with the knowledge you need to approach your second half with confidence, purpose and energy. She reveals how to have better sex, upgrade your relationships, love your microbiome, and much, much more.This is your time to reset, renew and refresh - so step into the next stage of your life.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The gut-wrenching story of how one of Australia's finest surfers overcame a brain injury and despair to win an Olympic medal. On the morning of 10 December 2015, Owen Wright entered the water at Pipeline, Hawaii, determined to become a world champion. But after being pounded by a set of monstrous waves, he ended up fighting for life and facing extensive brain trauma. In this inspirational memoir, Wright chronicles the events leading up to that fateful day, as well as the months and years that followed as he battled to regain basic functioning, and eventually the capacity to compete again at the apex of surfing.Against the Water carries the reader back to Wright's boyhood in the tiny town of Culburra, where his father, determined to raise champions, turned family life into a kind of boot camp. While eccentric, his father's methods bore fruit: the Wrights of Culburra would become Australian surfing royalty. Owen's story lays bare the complex relationship with his father the adoration, the fight for independence, the fallings out, and the reconciliations. Told in a spare, intimate style, Against the Water is the moving account of an athlete who refused to accept that his best days were behind him and raises fundamental questions around family and competition. What, ultimately, is our duty to our children At what point does bravery become folly And how much should we sacrifice for the sake of another 'Owen was a childhood phenom who grew into the ultimate family man. In between this transition, he took on the world, charged crazy waves, suffered a huge brain injury, and finished off with the all-time sporting comeback!'Mick Fanning, three-time world champion surfer 'Whatever it is that Owen is getting himself into, he seems to do it with little to no fear and a massive smile on his face. He's an inspirational guy, to put it lightly. Owen is one special human!'Liam Hemsworth, actor 'Owen Wright has to be the most inspiring person I've ever met.His story is one of a childhood prodigy, to facing a near-death experience, to Australian hero . . . This book will inspire and motivate anyone who has had to face adversity whilst following their dreams.'Kita Alexander, singer-songwriter '[A]true fighter's spirit!'Luke Rockhold, UFC middleweight champion, two-time jiu-jitsuworld champion, three-time strikeforce middleweight champion.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - AN ADORABLE AND SOOTHING STORY TO GENTLY ENCOURAGE THE BEDTIME WIND-DOWN FROM TWO PICTURE BOOK SUPERSTARS!¿It's bedtime for Little Digger and friends as the sun sets and the stars start to twinkle. As all the other vehicles make their way home, Little Digger isn't ready to finish work just yet, but even little diggers need to rest so that they can get up bright and early and do their very busy best.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From bestselling author-illustrator Tom Percival comes a poignant picture book that encourages us to take notice of all the wondrous little things that happen to us each day.¿Daniel is having a terrible day. From the rain that tumbles down from the dark, grey skies to the puddles that soak his shoes, Daniel's convinced that nothing will lift his mood. But everything changes when he hears the sweet, delicate sound of music, barely audible beneath the rain. Perhaps, if he looks carefully enough, Daniel might find that there are moments of joy and wonder that can brighten even the darkest of days . . .¿Also available:The Sea SawThe InvisibleThe RiverThe Bridges.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The international publishing phenomenon that teaches you how to be more productive and recharge your brain in a world that seems designed to distract you at every turn.The ongoing battle for our attention is one of the biggest challenges we face.Overflowing inboxes, colleagues at your desk with endless questions, and most importantly, a digital world that is dominating your life with an infinite supply of stimuli designed to suck you in. How can you achieve your goals amid such chaos without losing yourself to distraction In the international bestseller Focus On-Off, focus experts Mark Tigchelaar and Oscar de Bos show how attention works on a neurological level, describing the four ''concentration leaks'' that disrupt focus and offering accessible tips, tricks, and life hacks to help plug them, including: the surprising benefits of fidgetingmulti-tasking and task-switching to your advantagehow and why to reduce your screen timea guide for getting to inbox zerothe important difference between targeted and loose attention, and how to switch between themand much more!Packed with insights and practical advice, Focus On-Off gives you the tools to master your focus, resist burnout, and get more done.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2026A GUARDIAN 'BOOK TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2026'SHORTLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR FICTIONOPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICKTIME MUST-READ BOOKWINNER OF THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN FICTIONFINALIST FOR THE KIRKUS PRIZE.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A cleverlytold and ultimately satisfying novel, by an author bold enough toreveal uncomfortable truths' Claire Adam, Guardian'Efficient, and unsettling. Davids assembles the requisite parts of a Gothic novel - a hysterical woman, a haunted dwelling, a perverse family secret - into an elegant narrative' New York Times Book ReviewAn exhilarating tale of twisted desire and the unexpected shape of justice, for readers of The Safekeep'I come highly recommended to Mrs Hattingh through sentences I tell her I cannot read.'1920, a small, unnamed city in a colonial empire. Soraya Matas believes she has found the ideal job as a personal maid to the eccentric Mrs Hattingh, whose beautiful, decaying home is not far from the Muslim Quarter where Soraya lives with her parents. As Soraya settles into her new role, she discovers that the house is alive with spirits.While Mrs Hattingh eagerly awaits her son's visit from London, she offers to help Soraya stay in touch with her fiancé Nour by writing him letters on her behalf. So begins a strange weekly meeting where Soraya dictates and Mrs. Hattingh writes - a ritual that binds the two women to one another and eventually threatens the sanity of both.'Slim, taut, haunting. an utterly beguiling read' Lucy Caldwell'The Cape Town that Nadia Davids summons up in her invaluable body of work is a riven, achingly sad place of shadows, quite unlike the comfortable, sleepy Mother City of the colonial imagination' J. M. Coetzee.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The most comprehensive guide to fertility, egg freezing and IVF you'll ever read.\*\*\*WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE LUCKY EGG\*\*\*'This book is outstanding. it cuts through the noise and misinformation and helps you focus on what actually matters.''Your modern-day evidence-based fertility guide with a side of humanity and compassion.''This is the most detailed, clear and compassionate fertility book I've ever read.'Millions of people struggle with infertility, yet open and informed conversation about it is still rare. But with the reassuring and compassionate voice of a trusted friend, Dr Lucky Sekhon, OBGYN and fertility expert, will help you cut through the noise of fertility misinformation with her warmth, humour and deep medical knowledge.Whether you're just starting to track ovulation, facing a diagnosis of diminished ovarian reserve, exploring the use of donor eggs or sperm, or have been through multiple rounds of treatment with no clear path forward, The Lucky Egg can guide you through each step of your fertility journey.Preparing you with all the scientific knowledge you'll need, Dr Lucky will help you feel less alone and give you the best possible chance of the family you long for.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan returns in a case that will test her to her limit.OF ALL THE CREATURES IN THE WORLD, ONLY HUMANS HAVE THE CAPACITY FOR EVIL.Small animals have been turning up throughout Charlotte, North Carolina, mutilated and displayed in the same bizarre manner. Now it seems the perp is upping the ante. When Temperance Brennan visits the latest crime scene, she finds that the victim is a dog. Somebody's pet.Vowing to find whoever is responsible, Tempe is disturbed to learn from a forensic psychologist that the escalating pattern of aggression suggests even more macabre discoveries to come. And then it happens. A woman is found disfigured and posed in a manner that mimics the earlier killings. As Tempe follows the horrifying clues to a shocking conclusion, she finds herself forced to confront an increasingly terrifying question.What is pure evil PRAISE FOR KATHY REICHS:'This page-turning series never lets the reader down' HARLAN COBEN'One of my favourite writers' KARIN SLAUGHTER'Kathy Reichs and Tempe Brennan have thrilled readers with pacey, mazey tales . . . We readers are truly grateful' IAN RANKIN.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Lone Women meets Sorrowland in this sinister and surreal Southern Gothic debut about a woman who escapes her family home to the uncanny woods of northern Georgia and must now contend with haints, ghosts and a literal beast in the woods.When Judith Rice ran away from the house she grew up in, she thought she severed her abusive mother's hold on her. Seventeen years later, she's made a home for herself in a cottage secluded deep in the forests of northern Georgia. Jude believes she's settled into a quiet life.But when an enigmatic woman shows up on her doorstep, Jude's tentative peace is threatened by the stranger's presence. The woman is beautiful but unsettling, captivating but uncanny. Caught between her desire for this woman and the violence that seems to simmer just beneath her skin, Jude's past and present clash as the woman stirs up memories that force her to reckon with the violence of her escape years ago.Haunting and thought-provoking, On Sundays She Picked Flowers is a propulsive debut exploring retribution, family trauma and the power of building oneself back up after breaking down.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A truly powerful paean to the night sky' CAROLINE EDEN, author of Black Sea.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the two-time Emmy Award-winning producer and host of theBlack and Publishedpodcast comes a sweeping multi-generational epic following seven generations of Dupree women as they navigate love, loss, and the unyielding ties of family in the tradition ofHomegoingandThe Love Songs of W.E.B. DuBois.'[A]s immersive as it is unforgettable' LIZZIE DAMILOLA BLACKBURN, Yinka Where is Your Huzband'Tender, fierce, and unforgettable' JACQUELINE CROOKS, Fire Rush'An unsentimental exploration of African American family life and a celebration of female resilience and love' LISA SMITH, Jamaica Road'Transcendent' ELIZABETH GILBERT, City of GirlsSeven generations of women . . . A shared legacy passed down from mother to daughter . . . And the secrets kept hidden between themFourteen-year-old Tati is determined to uncover the identity of her father. But her mother, Nadia, keeps her secrets close, while her grandmother, Gladys, remains silent about the family's past.As Tati digs deeper, she uncovers the truth of her lineage, still whispered at kitchen tables and murmured in basements, where the ritual of braiding or pressing hair takes place every Saturday night.From Jubi in 1917, whose attempt to pass for white ends when she gives birth to Ruby; to Ruby's fiery lust for Sampson in 1934 that leads to a baby of her own; to the night in 1980 that changed Nadia's future for ever, the Dupree women confront a legacy of pain, resilience and survival that began with an enslaved ancestor who risked everything for freedom.'Big themes of inherited trauma and resilience with control are grounded in the kind of storytelling you sink into' The i'.it rewards patient reading; as the stories untangle themselves the characters become distinct and secrets emerge' The Times, Historical Fiction round-up'The Seven Daughters of Dupree weaves together multiple stories showing extraordinary generational resilience' Platinum.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The first book in the sensational,swashbuckling middle-grade fantasy series full of action, adventure and ancient legends from bestselling author Amelia Mellor. Perfect for fans of Pirates of the Darkseaand the Dragon Realmseries.¿.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -From bestselling author-illustrator Tom Percival comes a poignant picture book that encourages us to take notice of all the wondrous little things that happen to us each day.¿Daniel is having a terrible day. From the rain that tumbles down from the dark, grey skies to the puddles that soak his shoes, Daniel's convinced that nothing will lift his mood. But everything changes when he hears the sweet, delicate sound of music, barely audible beneath the rain. Perhaps, if he looks carefully enough, Daniel might find that there are moments of joy and wonder that can brighten even the darkest of days . . .¿Also available:The Sea SawThe InvisibleThe RiverThe BridgesPetersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 32 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -ONCE UPON A TIME LIKE YOU'VE NEVER READ IT BEFORE.DI Lyla Rondell is on the case of a lifetime. Tasked with investigating a series of perplexing deaths, the only lead she has is that each appears to be based on a different classic fairy tale. Far from the stuff of bedtime stories, the press is having a field day with what they have named the Grimm Ripper Murders.But as the bodies stack up, Lyla's whole world is about to flip on its head. Because the killer's bloody trail stretches deep into her own origin story, and when she discovers the truth, nothing will ever be the same again.Faced with the fact that everything she knows is fiction, Lyla will have to take a little creative license of her own if she's going to turn the final page on the killings.'An exquisite puzzle of a crime thriller, it revels in the shadows, as reality is savagely entwined with the very roots of storytelling itself. Prepare to be spellbound because A. K. Benedict is a master of this darkest art' JANICE HALLETT'A clever, clever, thoroughly meta, extraordinarily enjoyable modern fairy-tale with layer after layer of intrigue and a breathless pace, I loved it, especially the delicious happy ever after' ANDREA MARA'Hugely inventive and mind-bendingly clever' CLAIRE McGOWAN'A fairytale trickster of a book, witty, sly and wickedly clever; it gripped me from first page to last.This is the thriller you'd get if Angela Carter kidnapped Stephen King and made him write with toadstool ink' KIT WHITFIELD'Some passages read like Agatha Christie, some like Angela Carter- but all of it is written with the smoothness and intelligence that is AK Benedict's signature style. With charm and chills often on the same page, this is a serpentine novel that refuses to give up its secrets until it's good and ready' CHARLOTTE BONDPetersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 384 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -THE TRUTH WILL ALWAYS COME OUT BUT AT WHAT COST Fresh from successfully closing their first live case, the Future Policing Unit are called in to investigate when a headless, handless body is found on a Warwickshire farm. But as they work to identify the victim and their killer, the discovery of a second body begins to spark fears that The Aston Strangler is back. When DCS Kat Frank is accused of putting the wrong man behind bars all those years ago, AIDE Lock the world's first AI detective pursues the truth with relentless logic. But Kat is determined to keep the past buried, and when she becomes the target of a shadowy figure looking for revenge, Lock is torn between his evidence-based algorithms and the judgement of his partner, with explosive results.When everything hangs in the balance, it will all come down to just how much an AI can learn, and what happens when they doPRAISE FOR JO CALLAGHAN:'This series just gets better and better in every way. The juxtaposition of a compelling story and characters with complex ethical questions is brilliantly done. A must read' JENNIE GODFREY'A crime writer of exceptional quality' STEVE CAVANAGH'A new force to be reckoned with in crime' DAILY MAIL'An outstanding talent' JANE CASEY'Callaghan writes with such intelligence; interspersing humour with moments of utter heartbreak' NIKKI SMITH'An amazing writer' FRANCES QUINNPetersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 384 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Fall head over broomstick in love with this swoon-worthy, witchy romantic fantasy sequel, perfect for fans of Twin Crowns, Divine Rivals and Stephanie Garber.For the Kingdom. For the magic. And for love . . .Aurelia Wycherley has found someone to tether her magic to - her enigmatic former enemy, Jules Nightly. Now, they are heading off to coven college to learn advanced magic. But they are also on a secret mission: to discover the Lost Quarter of the college, create their own coven of twelve and try to discover a way to bring back the Old Magic.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 432 pp. Englisch.…